Children of the Sun Half Marathon
Spokane's Children of the Sun Half Marathon offers a fast, paved trail experience for all levels.
Race Date
Aug 22, 2026
Location
Spokane, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Children of the Sun Half Marathon, presented by CENTURY 21, is Spokane's newest late-summer race, designed to be welcoming for everyone from seasoned racers to first-time half marathoners. The event takes place entirely on the paved Children of the Sun Trail, offering a smooth running surface with gentle, rolling elevation changes that reward smart pacing.
Runners can expect a laid-back atmosphere rooted in the local Spokane running community, with aid stations providing water and electrolytes. The course is noted as being fast enough for a personal best but also challenging enough to keep the race interesting, making it a beginner-friendly option. The start and finish are located at Wildhorse Park, where participants can enjoy coffee, snacks, and a post-race hangout area, complete with finisher medals and great race photos.
Race-provided description
Welcome to the first ever Children of the Sun Half Marathon, presented by CENTURY 21! This is Spokane’s newest late-summer race experience, taking runners down one of the city’s most underrated paved trails. Whether you're chasing a PR, tackling your first half marathon, or just looking for a fun local race with a laid-back atmosphere, this event was built for you. All three distances — Half Marathon, 12K, and 5K — take place entirely on the Children of the Sun Trail in Spokane, starting and ending at Wildhorse Park. Expect smooth pavement, rolling elevation changes, and a course that rewards smart pacing. It’s fast enough to race, challenging enough to stay interesting, and beginner-friendly from start to finish. 100% of all donations go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County! What to Expect: Fully paved trail courseAid stations with water and electrolytesFinisher medalsGreat race photosLocal Spokane running community atmosphereBeginner-friendly environmentCoffee, snacks, and post-race hangout area Whether you’re running 13.1 miles or your first-ever 5K, we can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
3717 N Ralph St, Spokane, WA, 99217
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
44%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Children of the Sun Half Marathon?
The Children of the Sun Half Marathon is held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Children of the Sun Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Spokane, Washington.
What distances does the Children of the Sun Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Children of the Sun Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Children of the Sun Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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